Our Candidates
In 2012, the candidates for the Republican and Democratic parties were Mitt Romney and Barack Obama. President Obama has served in the White House for four years, but the Democrats want him to be elected for a second term. The Republicans think that Mitt Romney would be a better president. Watch this video to hear about our two candidates!
Remembering what you learned yesterday about the political parties, do you think these candidates are a good representation of their political parties? What or why not? Write your answer (5 - 7 sentences) on page three of your packet. Use the sights below for extra information.
Time to Vote!
Meet Barack Obama
Meet Mitt Romney
When you have finished, bring to the teacher to get a check. Continue to:
Time to Vote!
Meet Barack Obama
Meet Mitt Romney
When you have finished, bring to the teacher to get a check. Continue to:
how do we vote?
When we vote for the President, we use the electoral college. Use the links below to complete the graphic organizer (page 4 of your packet)
School House Rock video
Electing the President
How the President is Elected
Elections 101
Congress for Kids - At the end of this article, complete the "show what you know" quiz. When you have finished, call over your teacher to show her your score!
At the end of day 2 you should have completed:
1. Our candidates
2.Graphic organizer
3. Show what you Know quiz
Make sure all assignments have been initialed by the teacher. Good work today!
School House Rock video
Electing the President
How the President is Elected
Elections 101
Congress for Kids - At the end of this article, complete the "show what you know" quiz. When you have finished, call over your teacher to show her your score!
At the end of day 2 you should have completed:
1. Our candidates
2.Graphic organizer
3. Show what you Know quiz
Make sure all assignments have been initialed by the teacher. Good work today!